Is it safer to stay at a hotel or an Airbnb during your summer vacation? ‘We need to balance sanity and risk’ ‘It’s important for us to get out and re-emerge from our caves, but we need to do so safely’‘It’s important for us to get out and reemerge from our caves, but we need to do so safely.’

Some Americans who got laid off are going back to work — here’s which sectors are rehiring 2.7 million Americans went back to work in May, but social distancing requirements may prevent more from getting rehired2.7 million Americans went back to work in May, but social distancing requirements may prevent more from getting rehired.

‘We are saving every penny we can’: What life could look like for this 66-year-old man when he loses all his unemployment benefits next month The extra $600 week provided under the CARES Act has been ‘a godsend’ to Ray Maslyk, who has been out of work for almost two monthsThe extra $600 week provided under the CARES Act has been ‘a godsend’ to Ray Maslyk, who has been out of work for almost two months.

This is the insurance bill for damage and looting during protests over George Floyd’s death — and that’s just in Minnesota ‘It’s going to take a bit of time for the insurance industry to understand the full implication of this’‘It’s going to take a bit of time for the insurance industry to understand the full implication of this.’

Trump signs bill changing Paycheck Protection Program into law House passed bill 417-1 last week, then late Wednesday Senate approved it unanimously after some last-minute wranglingPresident Donald Trump on Friday signs into law a bill easing conditions for small businesses tapping the government’s Paycheck Protection Program, with his OK coming after the measure scored broad support from lawmakers.

Anxiety overtakes excitement as New York City prepares to reopen on Monday The city’s businesses and transit prepare for life with a new normalThe next hurdle will be making sure the city can keep the spread of the disease under control as more activity resumes.

How to stay safe from coronavirus in a public bathroom Touch as little as possible inside the restroom, wash your hands but don’t use the hot-air dryerTouch as little as possible inside the restroom, wash your hands but don’t use the hot-air dryer.

Shift4 Payments stock surges after IPO in vote of confidence for economic recovery Company processes payments for the hospitality industry and raised $345 million in offeringInvestors voiced a big sign of enthusiasm Friday for a payments business highly levered to an economic rebound.

States continue to reopen after coronavirus lockdowns — how quickly are consumers following? U.S. states all have their own definition of ‘reopening’U.S. states all have their own definition of “reopening.”

Airlines, retailers, even German companies — the businesses borrowing billions in coronavirus loans from the Bank of England The Bank of England has lent more than £16 billion of coronavirus loans to 53 U.K. and overseas companies so far.

New York City’s Phase 2—which includes outdoor dining—could happen in early July Gov. Cuomo, meanwhile, says all protesters should be tested for coronavirus over concerns of a spike in casesBoth the state and the city continue to see drastically improved data regarding the virus.

McConnell, Rubio support House bill changing Paycheck Protection Program, but other Senate Republicans raise concerns Measure would extend the period for using loans to 24 weeks and let borrowers spend just 60%, rather than 75%, of their loan proceeds on paying workersSome key Senate Republicans support a bipartisan House bill that would give small businesses more time to use Paycheck Protection Program loans and let borrowers spend less of their loan proceeds on payroll, but others have concerns.

Outdoor dining OK’d for New York areas in Phase 2 as statewide coronavirus numbers hit new lows While the virus remains a threat, it’s ‘going better than it has ever gone in New York,’ Gov. Cuomo says, as Phase 1 reopening nears in the cityTables must be 6 feet apart and staff must wear face coverings.

Disney pledges $5 million to support nonprofits advancing social justiceThe Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, beginning with a $2 million donation to the NAACP, the company said Wednesday. "The killing of George Floyd has forced our nation to once again confront the long history of injustice that black people in America have suffered, and it is critical that we stand together, speak out and do everything in our power to ensure that acts of racism and violence are never tolerated," Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek said in a statement. Disney shares are down 16% this year, while the broader S&P 500 index is down 3%.

Cruise ship stocks turn higher, despite bearish call from Morgan Stanley analystShares of cruise operators rallied Wednesday, reversing earlier losses, despite a bearish call from Morgan Stanley analyst Jamie Rollo, who said he believes the cruise industry will take longer than almost any other form of travel to return to normal, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. rose 3.7% in afternoon trading, after being down as much as 4.0% earlier in the session; Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. gained 3.8%, after being down 2.5% at its intraday low; and Carnival Corp. reversed an earlier loss of as much as 1.8% to trade up 2.2%. Rollo downgraded Norwegian to underweight from equal weight and trimmed his price target to $13, which is 27.5% below current levels, from $12. He also resumed coverage of Royal and Carnival with underweight ratings. "We model a return to operations in [the fourth quarter of 2020], but expect it will take 6 months for the industry to rehire crew and reposition ships, and we also assume 2021 revenue yields will be depressed by weak demand, travel uncertainty and the use of credits given on 2020 cancellations," Rollo wrote in a note to clients. He doesn't expects positive earnings per share until 2023 for the companies, and sees "no return" to 2019 EPS levels, as high cash burn and capital commitments mean debt leverage "has taken a permanent step up." Over the past month, Norwegian's stock has rallied 30.4%, Royal shares have advanced 42.6% and Carnival's stock has climbed 23.8%, while the S&P 500 has tacked on 10.2%.

Travel experts offer tips on refunds, cancellations, insurance and booking new trips How do you get a refund, when should you book, and when should you go?Will it be safer to stay in an RV, a hotel, an Airbnb or a B and B? Your questions answered.

More consumers are willing to head back to stores than to dine out at restaurants, S&P Global finds Concerns that reopened stores would be empty of shoppers for a long time may be unfoundedA new study shows consumers are ready to head back to stores, though the restaurant business may suffer for a longer period after the coronavirus lockdowns.

Inpixon's stock soars on heavy volume after CEO touts distancing, contact tracing technology in USA Today reportShares of Inpixon soared 32% on heavy volume in premarket trading Tuesday, after the data intelligence company's that Inpixon was working with cruise lines and hotels on customer safety measures. Trading volume spiked to 2.5 million shares, enough to make the stock the most actively traded ahead of the open. In the company's , Ali said he believed Inpixon was in position to fill a "critical need" during the COVID-19 pandemic, as its products can help businesses monitor physical distancing, facilitate digital contact tracing and identify areas within facilities to focus increased cleaning efforts. In Monday's USA Today report, Ali said Inpixon can collect data using scanners that pic, up on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular signals and can color code a cruise ship's map to depict crowd-density levels, and can help with contact tracing. The stock has plunged 71.1% year to date through Monday, while the S&P 500 has slipped 5.4%.

Walt Disney World cancels dining reservations and stops taking new hotel bookings ahead of planned July reopening Travelers are rethinking their theme-park getaways as Disney eliminates some of its most popular perks for when Walt Disney World resumes operationsTravelers are rethinking their theme-park getaways as Disney eliminates some of its most popular perks for when Walt Disney World resumes operations.

Demand is up, donations are down: It’s creating a food insecurity nightmare, especially for seniors How food programs are adapting and how you can helpMany older adults have lost income and some are fearful of going to the market.

As lockdowns ease, data shows U.S. nursing homes especially hard hit by coronavirus Nearly 26,000 U.S. nursing home residents have died, report findsAt least a quarter of the COVID-19 deaths in the United States were among nursing home residents, a new report said, a disclosure that came as coronavirus restrictions eased Monday even as U.S. protests against police brutality sparked fears of new outbreaks.

Be prepared to wash your own hair and pay a COVID-19 fee. Your trip to the hair salon won’t be the same after the lockdown Getting your hair done will be a lonelier, quieter experience for the time beingGetting your hair done will be a lonelier, quieter experience for the time being.

‘A prolonged depression is virtually guaranteed without significant federal aid to state and local governments’ ‘This is the 10th week in a row that initial unemployment claims are more than three times the worst week of the Great Recession’‘The unemployment situation is going to get worse before it gets better’: More than 1 in 5 people are now out of a job.

New York is rescuing its bar life with looser alcohol rules One (or more) for the road on the city’s drunken sidewalksThe first big step: relaxing the ancient prohibition on takeout alcohol. But what comes next?

Will it be safe to travel? It depends…whom can you trust? Everyone seems to say something different. It might be wise to play it safeHow long will it take to get definitive information? Playing it safe meanwhile seems wise.

Green light for garden parties, but careful using the bathroom: England releases new guidelines for social gatherings amid lockdown Groups of up to six friends or family can now meet up outdoorsPrime Minister Boris Johnson announced measures to further ease lockdown in England at a press conference on Thursday.

A recession is a great time to start a new business It may sound counterintuitive, but some of our strongest companies were forged during hard times Downturns and bear markets present a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to start a new business.

Here’s where Americans are spending their money in those states that have reopened Analysts say the current levels of demand in these discretionary spending categories may have plateauedAnalysts say the current levels of demand in these discretionary spending categories may have plateaued.

Gov. Cuomo asks Trump to greenlight three major infrastructure projects in New York The New York governor is looking to expand the Second Avenue Subway, create an AirTrain to LaGuardia and build new Amtrak tunnelsThe appeal comes as New York City faces increasingly dire financial straits from the outbreak.

New York City hires more than 1,700 contact tracers to combat COVID-19 The tracers are tasked with trying to find new virus cases and control the spreadContact tracing is a kind of medical detective work. “The real skill is persistence,” says one woman who has done it.

MGM to reopen Las Vegas resort casinos on June 4MGM Resorts International announced Wednesday its plan to reopen its Las Vegas properties on June 4, including the Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, New York-New York and The Signature casino resorts. The company said the amenities at all properties will be limited at the start. "As demand for the destination builds, additional venues within these resorts will open and other MGM Resorts properties on The Strip will reopen," the company said in a statement. Employees will be required to wear masks, while guests will be "strongly encouraged" to do the same, and could be required to wear masks in certain settings where social distancing is more difficult to maintain. Earlier, Wynn Resorts Ltd. also said its . MGM's stock tacked on 0.5% in afternoon trading. It has lost 30.5% over the past three months while the S&P 500 has gained 1.1%.

Wynn's stock gets a boost after news that Las Vegas resort will reopen next weekShares of Wynn Resorts Ltd. rallied 1.9% in afternoon trading Wednesday, after the casino operator said its Wynn Las Vegas will reopen next week. The company said both hotel towers, the casino and all of its restaurants will reopen on June 4. The newest restaurant, Elio, will reopen later in June. Also opening will be the resorts pools, the golf course, the three retail areas and full-service beauty salons, barber shop, spa and fitness centers. The company said Wynn employees will be required to wear face coverings and will have all been tested for COVID-19. The stock, which was up 0.2% before the reopening news, has lost 22.2% over the past three months, while the S&P 500 has gained 0.8%.

Walt Disney World plans for phased reopening of theme parks in JulyThe Walt Disney Co. is planning to begin reopening its theme parks at Walt Disney World in Florida beginning in July, the company announced Wednesday in a presentation to the to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task
Force. If approved by Florida officials, the reopening of the theme parks will take place in two phases. The Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks will reopen to the public on July 11, while the Epcot and Hollywood Studios parks will reopen on July 15. Disney is planning soft openings, including one for employees, earlier in July.
When the parks reopen, guests will be required to make a reservation to visit the park ahead of time. Walt Disney World is also requiring visitors to wear face masks while at the theme parks. The parks will also implement other precautions to prevent spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 among visitors and employees. These will include temporarily suspending parades, fireworks shows and meet-and-greets, among other measures.

Your bucket list crashed and burned—now what? You can’t always get what you want, especially as the pandemic rewrites your dreamsA few words for those who still cling to the idea of achieving far-flung travels or other dreams.

Carnival's AIDA Cruises extends pause of operations through July, stock soars againCarnival Corp. said Friday that it's Germany-based AIDA Cruises was extending its pause of operations through July 31, as regulations regarding restarting international tourism in many of AIDA's destinations, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, have not yet been fully clarified. The company said it will reimburse all guests who have had their cruises cancelled, and will offer a 10% bonus on top of what has been paid for those receiving a travel credit. The bonus can be used for booking until the end of 2021. Carnival's stock soared 11.7% in premarket trading, after jumping 12.6% on Tuesday, amid growing optimism about easing of COVID-19-related lockdowns. The stock was still down 48.9% over the past three months through Tuesday, while the S&P 500 has gained 0.4%.

Papa John's stock rises after record North American sales in April and MayPapa John's International Inc. stock rose 2.4% in Wednesday premarket trading after the company said North American same-store sales grew 26.9% between March 30 and April 26, and grew 33.5% between April 27 and May 24. "In May, for the second straight month, Papa John's team members and franchisees delivered the best sales period in the company's history," said Rob Lynch, Papa John's chief executive in a statement. Papa John's credits features like contactless delivery and for the customer appeal. Of the company's 2,100 international franchised stores, about 320 are temporarily closed across the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. During coronavirus lockdown orders, Domino's Pizza Inc. also said that it saw sales jump. Papa John's stock has soared nearly 59% over the past year while the S&P 500 index has gained almost 6%.

With Long Island set to reopen Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sets his sights on New York City Tracing and testing will be ramped up in parts of the city with high rates of infection to jump-start reopeningThe city has met five of the seven metrics needed to reopen.

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